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Brian Herr
At-large · 7 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 7 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (7)
- Sep 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present (Brian Herr took part remotely.)
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present (Brian Herr took part remotely.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 8Authorize the posting of the following positions: Parks &…Motion: to authorize the posting of the following positions: Parks & Recreation…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Yes
September 8, 2026: Authorize the posting of the following positions: Parks & Recreation Director, Library Director, Assistant Library Director, Dishwasher, and Water Technician
To authorize the posting of the following positions: Parks & Recreation Director, Library Director, Assistant Library Director, Dishwasher, and Water Technician
Voted: Yes
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the posting of the following positions: Parks & Recreation Director, Library Director, Assistant Library Director, Dishwasher, and Water Technician. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Kizner, Mannan, Clark, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Aug 4Reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as writtenMotion: to reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as writtenPassed 3–0 · Herr: Yes
August 4, 2026: Reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written
To reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Matthew Kizner in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Ritterbusch, Mannan, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Aug 4Approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services…Motion: to approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian…Passed 3–0 · Herr: Yes
August 4, 2026: Approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works
To approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, Kizner, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Kizner, Mannan, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Jul 21Adopt the revised Financial Management PoliciesMotion: to adopt the revised Financial Management PoliciesPassed 4–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Adopt the revised Financial Management Policies
To adopt the revised Financial Management Policies
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adopt the revised Financial Management Policies. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Jul 21Authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for…Motion: to authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Waste…Passed 3–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Waste Disposal Negotiations and designate the Town Manager as the town's representative
To authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Waste Disposal Negotiations and designate the Town Manager as the town's representative
Yes: Clark, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Matthew Kizner and Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Waste Disposal Negotiations and designate the Town Manager as the town's representative. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Jul 21Approve the purchase of approximately 2.93 acres of land…Motion: to approve the purchase of approximately 2.93 acres of land shown…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Approve the purchase of approximately 2.93 acres of land shown as Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Hopkinton, MA. Prepared for: Town of Hopkinton, C/O Select…
To approve the purchase of approximately 2.93 acres of land shown as Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Hopkinton, MA. Prepared for: Town of Hopkinton, C/O Select Board Scale: 1′′ = 50', Date: May 7, 2026 Prepared by: J.D. Marquedant Land Surveying & Engineering, 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748," for the sum of $29,300.00 to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Open Space Preservation Commission, and further authorized the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the purchase of approximately 2.93 acres of land shown as Parcel B on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Hopkinton, MA. Prepared for: Town of Hopkinton, C/O Select Board Scale: 1′′ = 50', Date: May 7, 2026 Prepared by: J.D. Marquedant Land Surveying & Engineering, 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748," for the sum of $29,300.00 to be held under the care, custody, and control of the Open Space Preservation Commission, and further authorized the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Jul 21Approve and execute the Payment in Lieu of Taxes…Motion: to approve and execute the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Approve and execute the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Frankland Road Solar LLC for personal property at 69 Frankland Road
To approve and execute the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Frankland Road Solar LLC for personal property at 69 Frankland Road
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve and execute the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Frankland Road Solar LLC for personal property at 69 Frankland Road. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Jul 21Approve the posting of the Youth Services Supervisor position…Motion: to approve the posting of the Youth Services Supervisor position for…Passed 3–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Approve the posting of the Youth Services Supervisor position for the Public Library and the Police Officer position for the Police Department
To approve the posting of the Youth Services Supervisor position for the Public Library and the Police Officer position for the Police Department
Yes: Clark, Kizner, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch and Brian Herr in this vote; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the posting of the Youth Services Supervisor position for the Public Library and the Police Officer position for the Police Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Mannan, Clark, Kizner), No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Jul 21Approve the FY27 Liaison List, and appoint the following…Motion: to approve the FY27 Liaison List, and appoint the following individuals…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Not recorded
July 21, 2026: Approve the FY27 Liaison List, and appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Joe Clark to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a…
To approve the FY27 Liaison List, and appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Joe Clark to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2031. Matt Kizner to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2028. Amy Ritterbusch as the Select Board representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, to a 3 year term. Shahidul Mannan to the MetroWest Transit Authority Advisory Board, to a 1 year term
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the FY27 Liaison List, and appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Joe Clark to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2031. Matt Kizner to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2028. Amy Ritterbusch as the Select Board representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, to a 3 year term. Shahidul Mannan to the MetroWest Transit Authority Advisory Board, to a 1 year term. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Jun 16Appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of…Motion: to appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Yes
June 16, 2026: Appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and…
To appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and sworn in
Voted: Yes
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbush and SECONDED by Brian Herr to appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and sworn in. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark -Yes, Matt Kizner-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Clark, Ritterbusch, Mannan), No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Votes with no disagreement (34)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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